Accomack County Shelters OPEN

Accomack County will be opening emergency shelters at the following locations at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012.

Nandua Middle School 26350 Lankford Hwy, Onley
Arcadia Middle School 29485 Horsey Road, Oak Hall

These shelters are emergency shelters for the general population and are meant as a last resort. They are for keeping you safe during the hurricane not long term sheltering. Food will not be served.

Cots will not be provided. Emergency shelters should only be used if you are unable to find a safe location to stay with family or friends. You should bring everything needed to be self sustaining for three days.


Things to bring to the emergency shelter:

Photo Identification - All adults must have photo identification and all adults must sign in their complete family upon arrival to the shelter.

Bedding items

Personal hygiene items

Nonperishable food

Manual can opener if bringing canned foods

Bottled water

Special needs food if applicable

Baby items if applicable

Change of clothing

Quiet entertainment such as reading materials and games

Medications - If you have a medical condition and/or take prescription medication please notify the shelter at the time of registration

A way home if you arrive in something other than your personal vehicle, be sure you and your family have a way to depart the shelter when it closes


Things NOT to bring to the emergency shelter

Cooking utensils

Expensive personal items (you will be responsible for your personal items - the shelter is not responsible for lost or stolen items)

Pets please make sure your pets can be safely cared for elsewhere before you come to the shelter

Electronic games that are not battery powered

Loud music

Weapons

Drugs

Alcohol

General Guidelines:

Smoking is NOT permitted inside the shelter at any time

Parents are responsible for controlling the actions of their children

Children are never to be left unattended

Noise levels should be kept to a minimum at all times

Everyone needs to be courteous to others

If these guidelines are not followed, you may be asked to leave the shelter. If you decide to leave the shelter before the emergency has ended, you will not be allowed back into the shelter.